Jean L. Kesner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean L. Kesner of Riverside, Rhode Island, born in Providence, Rhode Island, who passed away on January 21, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Laidler and Bessie Laidler (Craddock); and her siblings, Edith Larned and William Laidler. She is survived by: her children, Michael H. Kesner (Christine) of Chapel Hill, NC, Bonnie Jean Marks (Peter) of East Greenwich, Jill Kesner Bowen (George) of Riverside, Becky Kesner Bessette (John) of Riverside, Karen Kesner of Rumford and Peter Kesner (Linda) of Exeter. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
Contributions in Jean's memory to Rhode Island community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 or the Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, PO Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915. Please note in the memo portion of the check that the donation is for the Kesner Scholarship.
